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Breaking/Spot News Reporting
1 Arjun Thakkar WKAR Public Media Thousands of Spartans mourn Excellent example of breaking/spot news
Monday's tragedy at campus vigil reporting for audio format. The narrative is
clear and concise, using rich natural sound to
2 Michelle Jokish Polo WKAR Public Media Protestors At Michigan Capitol
Demand Driver's Licenses For
Undocumented Immigrants
3 Nargis Rahman WDET Whitmer asks Biden administration
for update on Michigan residents
stuck in Gaza
Community/Local News1Reporting
WDET News WDET Crossing The Lines: Live-Six WDET's "Crossing The Lines," series is an
illuminating and entertaining glimpse into the
2 Arjun Thakkar, Michelle Jokish WKAR Public Medaia MSU Shooting - continuing
Polo, Sophia Saliby, Megan coverage
Schellong, Scott Pohl
Environment Reporting 1 Solina Robles WDET Project aims to restore wildlife This is a well-written article about a significant
habitats at Palmer Park environmental project that will benefit the
wildlife and the community. It is easy to
2 Laura Herberg WDET CuriosiD: How do you catch fish in
the Detroit River? And are they safe
Feature Reporting 1 Michelle Jokish Polo WKAR Public Media Tender Heart Gardens: cultivating This piece was beautifully told and well
queer connections and abundant executed. An inspiring look at a garden that
harvests in Lansing's East Side fosters relationships with the natural world
2 Sophia Saliby WKAR Public Media Meet Hoover, the nearly 40-year-
old catfish
3 Nargis Rahman WDET Thabaat in Warren creating
alternative spaces for young
professionals to network
General News Reporting1 Quinn Klinefelter, Quinn WDET Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Well-structured analysis of the 10th
Kilpatrick's polarizing legacy lingers anniversary of a big story, with a well-
10 years after conviction explained background and an update of the
News/Public Affairs 1 Stephen Henderson, Sam Corey, WDET Detroit Today: Reckoning with the Reflexive analysis of the relationship between
(regular scheduled Nick Austin, Maddie Boyer construction and rebuild of I-375 a community and regional authorities,
programs) including the background history and the
Newscast 1 Pat Batcheller WDET WDET 5 am newscast 091523 Well written, informative and balanced with
great use of quotes and nat sound. Expert
2 Russ McNamara WDET 4:30 pm newscast 100623
3 Jonathan Carlson, Jackie Paige, WWJ Newsradio 950 MSU Shooting Newscast
Pat Vitale, Terri Lee, Jon Hewett
4 Sophia Saliby WKAR Public Media 02-14-2023 4pm Newscast
Sports Reporting 1 Al Martin WKAR Public Media New museum exhibit merges
sports, art and social justice
2 Quinn Klinefelter WDET Lions Thanksgiving Game Preview
3 Alex McLenon WDET Detroit Grand Prix Returns To
Downtown
4 Ryan Patrick Hooper WDET Miguel Cabrera steps up to bat one
last time
TELEVISION
Breaking/Spot News Reporting
1 Hilary Golston WJBK Fox Detroit Tornado near Lansing kills at least
Community/Local News1Reporting
Faraz Javed, Danny Stricker, Adam WXYZ-TV Garden City car crash turns into Excellent job following the story as it
Tabor active shooter situation unfolded. Good use of security camera
footage. Incredibly moving interviews with
those involved. I had tears in my eyes by the
2 Bryce Huffman, Chris Jordan One Detroit Future uncertain for Detroit's
paratransit system as DDOT takes
over, searches for new provider
3 Daphne Hughes, Stephen American Black The Black Church in Detroit
Henderson, Christian Gibbons, Bill Journal
 4 Daphne Hughes, Stephen American Black Homelessness & Affordable
Henderson, Nushrat Rahman, Bill Journal Housing
Kubota, Daijah Moss
Education Reporting 1 Daphne Hughes, Stephen American Black The Black Church's Role in A fascinating glimpse into the impact of
Henderson, Christian Gibbons Journal Education churches on Detroit's schools.
Education Reporting 2 Jim Toscano, Ed Moore, W. Kim Detroit PBS Pioneers of Marygrove
Environment Reporting 1 Anna Sysling, Greg King, Ian Great Lakes Now Lake Superior's Wild Island Good balance of information and personality.
Solomon, Jordan Wingrove Great interview with the animal experts.
2 Daphne Hughes, Stephen American Black Climate Change & Black Detroiters
Henderson, Jenna Brooker, Bill Journal
3 Greg King, Jordan Wingrove Great Lakes Now A Community Fights for a Cleaner
Future
4 Sarah Pagura, Bill Allesee Great Lakes Now Battling Food Waste for People and
the Planet
Feature Reporting 1 Faraz Javed, Jon Austin WXYZ-TV Wyandotte police veteran accused
of stealing sandwich from fellow
2 Daijah Moss, Dan Ketchum, Matt American Black Rose Morton's Family Roots
Ilas, Brendan Battle, Jesse Journal
3 Chris Jordan, Orlando Rivera One Detroit Detroit's oldest gay bar, Gigi's,
celebrates 50 years as haven for
city's LGBTQ+ community
4 Alexandra Bahou, Mike Glover WXYZ-TV The Last Big Wish
General News Reporting1 Faraz Javed, Chad Britton WXYZ-TV Cider Mill owner under fire for Good storytelling, being able to walk the
racist comments caught on camera viewer front start to finish - with a must watch
2 Faraz Javed, Jon Austin WXYZ-TV Detroit family of 7 work to rebuild
after losing everything in house fire
Health Reporting 1 Bryce Huffman, Joe Dzenowagis, One Detroit Push by local Vietnam veterans to
Dennis Niemiec rename Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder gains momentum
News/Public Affairs (regular
1 Robscheduled
Green,programs)
Anna Sysling, Jordan Great Lakes Now Great Lakes Now
Wingrove, Bill Allesee Great informational program. The segments were well
2 Bill Kubota, Chris Jordan, Will One Detroit One Detroit
Glover, Daphne Hughes, Zosette
 3 Daphne Hughes, Stephen American Black American Black Journal
Henderson, Christian Gibbons, Bill Journal
Allesee, Zosette Guir A complete newscast with great information
Newscast 1 Hilary Golston , Dave Spencer , WJBK Fox Detroit Fox 2 News Weekend for the viewers.
Camille Amiri
DIGITAL
Breaking News via Social1 Media
Detroit Free Press Staff Detroit Free Press Social Coverage of Mass Shooting Great use of multiple platforms to get out
at MSU usable, factual information. Unique approach
to each platform was thoughtful and displays
2 Hilary Golston , Dave Spencer , WJBK Fox Detroit Mel Tucker suspended over sexual
Woody Woodriffe , Camille Amiri assault allegations Good use of Facebook live feature.
Collaborative Coverage 1 Nina Ignaczak, Sarah Cwiek, Sarah Planet Detroit + Metro Detroit's Rainy Future Very engaging and informative. I wanted to
Hulett Michigan Public read more when I finished the series. Great
use of visuals. Great job breaking down
2 Nushrat Rahman BridgeDetroit/ Detroit Vouchers help low-income families
Free Press find housing – but using them
isn't easy
3 Malachi Barrett, Mike Wilkinson BridgeDetroit / Bridge See how much you'll save under
Michigan Detroit land value tax proposal
4 Sarah Rahal, Christine Ferretti The Detroit News & AFSCME puts Michigan's Council
Bridge Detroit 25 in receivership
Community/Local News1Reporting
Jena Brooker BridgeDetroit Detroit's cost for automotive
growth: Generational displacement
2 Brian Allnutt, Nina Ignaczak, Nick Planet Detroit Climate costs imperil Detroit's
Hagen unique, diverse Jefferson Chalmers
neighborhood
3 Ron French Bridge Michigan After LGBTQ library fight, a
Michigan town tries something
new: compromise
4 Ron French Bridge Michigan Western Upper Peninsula towns
empty out, look to Wisconsin for
lessons
Consumer/Watchdog/Investigative
1 Lauren Reporting
Gibbons Bridge Michigan In Michigan, juvenile justice carries A standout example of journalism that puts a
high cost: crippling debt for parents problem into perspective and helps inspire
change as a result. The reporting was precise,
deep and enlightening, pulling together
2 Lauren Gibbons Bridge Michigan Michigan's Pothole
Reimbursement Scam
3 Jena Brooker BridgeDetroit Hantz tree farm falls short on
solving east side blight
Digital-Media Presentation
1 Tom Gromak, Katy Kilkee The Detroit News Gromak & Kildee: A hairy tale Great presentation on a fascinating, lesser
known subculture. The photos captured
Christina's creative process and
transformation start to finish, and the video
was very moving, revealing her vulnerability
2 Tom Gromak, Robin Buckson The Detroit News Gromak & Buckson: Rich woods of
the Midwest draw guitar maker to
3 Kelly House, Paula Gardner, Sean Bridge Michigan As automakers win incentives for
Cote EV plants, Michigan pays for
4 Nina Ignaczak, Amelia Benavidez- Planet Detroit Social Determinants of Health in
Colon, Nick Hagen Detroit
Education Reporting 1 Isabel Lohman, Mike Wilkinson Bridge Michigan School Choice Expands, gutting A vital and insightful dive into the significant
some rural districts impact school choice can have on districts.
Though things like budgets and school choice
may seem like getting too into the weeds for
2 Isabel Lohman Bridge Michigan Excited but worried, Michigan
teachers wrestle with artificial
intelligence
3 Isabel Low Bridge Michigan Isabel Lohman for softening of
teacher evaluations.
4 Isabel Lohman Bridge Michigan Whitmer expands teacher union
rights, critics say it sets back
Engagement-Driven Coverage
1 Nushrat Rahman BridgeDetroit What happens when a court officer Evictions are a terrifying reality for many
comes knocking during an renters. Having journalism they can turn to so
 2 Nina Ignaczak Planet Detroit Answering Detroiters' Questions
about Air Quality Vital reporting to help Detroiters navigate the changing
3 Jena Brooker BridgeDetroit Can Detroiters afford more dollar Thoughtful journalism that interrogates the
stores? way our cities are structured and brings new
4 Malachi Barrett BridgeDetroit When nature calls on Belle Isle,
visitors struggle to find a bathroom
Environment Reporting 1 Nina Ignaczak, Brian Allnutt, Sarah Planet Detroit + Exhausted in Detroit: Our air quality This series stands out for its comprehensive
Alvarez, Koby Levin, Quinn Banks Outlier Media problem and compelling exploration of Detroit's air
quality crisis. It expertly weaves together data-
driven reporting, heart-wrenching personal
stories, and community-led action, providing
a multi-faceted examination of a deeply
important environmental issue. The series
goes far beyond simply reporting air pollution
as a problem. It delves into the historical
roots, present-day disparities in exposure,
and the devastating health consequences
2 Kelly House, Paula Gardner Bridge Michigan Michigan's Industrial Legacy:
Taxpayers fund new factories and
cleanups at old ones
3 Jim Bloch Freelance/Blue Water Line 5: An oil pipeline under the
Healthy Living Straits of Mackinac
4 Kelly House Bridge Michigan Once beset by industrial pollution,
Rouge River on a slow path to
Feature Reporting 1 Nushrat Rahman BridgeDetroit / Detroit From shelter to home — how one An excellent, extremely detailed piece and
Free Press woman climbed out of well-researched that shines light on the many
2 Zosette Guir, Bill Kubota, Eden One Detroit AAPI Stories Series for AAPI
Sabolboro, Thaad Sabolboro, Heritage Month
Amanda Tingley
3 Staci Lola Drouillard Great Lakes Now Nibi Chronicles: Restoring what
was lost in translation, one place
name at a time
 4 Serena Maria Daniels Eater Detroit Coverage of Detroit's evolving
hospitality and restaurant industry,
with an eye for providing readers
with deep historical and cultural
Health Reporting 1 Robin Erb Bridge Michigan Michigan's Health Care Worker A raw, unvarnished look at a health care crisis
Crisis unfolding in Michigan. The depth and breadth
of this reporting broke new ground in
2 Nina Ignaczak, Nick Hagen Planet Detroit Black infant mortality rates spiked
in Detroit after record low in 2019
3 Robin Erb Bridge Michigan Michigan is short on Adderall,
penicillin, cancer drugs amid
supply woes.
Newsletter Strategy 1 Annalise Frank, Joe Guillen, Axios Detroit Axios Detroit newsletter Great overview of the day's news, with
Samuel Robinson, Everett Cook weather, top stories, and most importantly a
sections dedicated to context and explaining
2 Bill Emkow Bridge Michigan Bridge Michigan daily and beat-
specific email newsletter
3 Nina Ignaczak, Brian Allnutt Planet Detroit Planet Detroit Newsletter
4 Malachi Barrett, Micah Walker, BridgeDetroit BridgeDetroit Newsletters
Jena Brooker, Nushrat Rahman,
Christine Ferretti
Racial Justice Reporting1 Angela Lugo-Thomas, Nina Planet Detroit Reporting on Black Detroit women
Ignaczak climate leaders
2 Robin Erb Bridge Michigan How a Michigan hospital is acting
to save lives of Black pregnant
3 Malachi Barrett BridgeDetroit False arrest of Detroit mother
reignites criticism of facial
4 Nushrat Rahman BridgeDetroit/ Detroit 'Rationing justice': Legal aid
Free Press programs struggle to meet high
Social Media Strategy 1 Asha Lewis Bridge Michigan Expanding engagement with in- Creative and informative use of Instagram
depth reporting through Instagram graphics to reach a local audience.
2 Detroit Free Press Staff Detroit Free Press Detroit Free Press TikTok Strategy
 3 Nina Ignaczak Planet Detroit Understanding Environment and
Health in Detroit
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Breaking/Spot News Reporting
1 Free Press Staff Detroit Free Press Breaking coverage of mass A phenomenal team effort to document a
shooting at MSU tragedy as it unfolded, commemorate the
victims and squash false rumors in a time of
2 Beth LeBlanc, Craig Mauger, Chad The Detroit News LeBlanc, Mauger & Livengood: Ford
Livengood 'pauses' battery plant construction
3 Craig Mauger, Beth LeBlanc, Jakkar The Detroit News Mauger, LeBlanc & Aimery: 3 killed
Aimery at MSU campus
4 Robert Snell The Detroit News Robert Snell: FBI probe targets
Wimberly
Community/Local News1Reporting
Kurt Nagl Crain's Detroit Stellantis air pollution plagues A striking piece that is both hyper-local and
Business residents speaks to broader environmental concerns.
2 Candice Williams The Detroit News 'Broken promises': Eight years on,
what's up with dilapidated
Brewster rec center?
3 Steve Neavling Detroit Metro Times How some Michigan Muslims
united with extremist Republicans
against LGBTQ+ rights
4 Niraj Warikoo Detroit Free Press Muslim-Americans in Michigan
Consumer/Watchdog Reporting
1 Karen Bouffard The Detroit News Karen Bouffard: Lax oversight of A blockbuster, comprehensive investigation
Michigan guardians of the deeply troubling state of guardianship
2 Paul Egan Detroit Free Press Sick prisoners in Michigan must
stand in cold and rain to get their
medications
3 Jennifer Brookland Detroit Free Press Foster youths who age out keep
getting denied food assistance
4 Melissa Nann Burke The Detroit News Melissa Nann Burke: VA woes
Cover Design 1 Diana McNary The Detroit News Diana McNary: A toast to the
Editorial Writing 1 Nancy Kaffer Detroit Free Press Free Press Editorials: Raising our
voice for a better outcome
 2 Nolan Finley The Detroit News Nolan Finley: On schools & reforms
Education Reporting 1 Lily Altavena Detroit Free Press Autistic students have died, been A striking exploration of the ways schools
assaulted in bus incidents across have failed to keep autistic children safe in
Southeast Michigan buses. Vital reporting.
2 Jennifer Chambers The Detroit News Jennifer Chambers: Sexual
misconduct at Cranbrook
3 Julie Mack Crain's Detroit Want to fix Michigan's worker
Business shortage? Make college make
sense again
Education Reporting 4 Kim Kozlowski The Detroit News Kim Kozlowski: MSU shooting
aftermath
Environment Reporting 1 Carol Thompson The Detroit News Carol Thompson: Guarding the The coverage of the environmental challenges
Great Lakes facing the Great Lakes region stands as a
testament to the importance of rigorous
journalism in safeguarding our natural
resources and promoting the well-being of
2 Keith Matheny Detroit Free Press How southeast Michigan became a
dumping ground for America's
most dangerous chemicals
Explanatory Story 1 Chad Livengood The Detroit News Chad Livengood: Fixing no-fault A gut-wrenching and heartfelt example of the
ways bureaucracy and ill-considered laws can
2 Hannah Mackay, Jakkar Aimery The Detroit News Mackay & Aimery: Do personal
protection orders work?
3 David Eggert Crain's Detroit Michigan endures longer, more
Business frequent power outages. Is there
hope for change?
Feature Page Design- Newspapers
1 AntoneOnly
Amye The Detroit News Antone Amye: Marching for the A powerful photo, well displayed!
2 Diana McNary The Detroit News Diana McNary: Hip-hop's finest
3 Diana McNary The Detroit News Diana McNary: Passion for the pit
4 Diana McNary The Detroit News Diana McNary: Tales from the table
Feature Photography 1 David Guralnick The Detroit News Time Travelers Love the juxtaposition of this photo -- of
people dressed centuries apart, and
especially of the girl on her phone -- and with
 2 Ryan Garza Detroit Free Press Cub support
3 Eric Seals Detroit Free Press "Shark" Attack
Feature Reporting 1 Georgea Kovanis Detroit Free Press Amid Addiction, Finding Purpose
2 Francis X. Donnelly The Detroit News Francis X. Donnelly: Chicken lady &
treasure hunter
3 John Carlisle Detroit Free Press A Black Civil War soldier's
unmarked grave Up North finally
gets a headstone
4 John Carlisle Detroit Free Press For disabled U.P. vet, community
events are a matter of life and
General Column Writing1 M.L. Elrick Detroit Free Press M.L. Elrick: Watching the Writer provides comprehensive and impactful
watchmen looks at local corruption. His work clearly has
2 Susan Tompor Detroit Free Press Susan Tompor's Consumer-driven
Personal Finance Columns
3 Nancy Kaffer Detroit Free Press Nancy Kaffer: Columns that show
the human cost of policy
4 Chad Livengood The Detroit News Chad Livengood: Flaws in Michigan
government
General News Reporting1 Craig Mauger, Robert Snell The Detroit News Mauger & Snell: Fall of Rick Well-researched, investigative journalism
Johnson over several years that exposed corruption in
2 Craig Mauger The Detroit News Craig Mauger: Uncovering Trump's
election subversion
3 Paul Egan Detroit Free Press Close ties between DTE,
Consumers Energy and their
Headline Writing 1 Tanya Wildt Detroit Free Press Tanya Wildt -- Headline Writing that
Engages Readers' Curiosity engaging headlines that also give readers a vivid pictu
2 Elissa Robinson Detroit Free Press Elissa Robinson -- Shaping
headline writing in the digital age
3 Janet Graham Detroit Free Press Janet Graham -- Headline Writing
Health Reporting 1 Craig Mauger The Detroit News Craig Mauger: Nursing home woes Excellent, detailed, well-researched reporting
on a horrific situation - the care for those in
nursing homes during the pandemic.
 2 Kristen Jordan Shamus Detroit Free Press Kisten Jordan Shamus -- Leading
Health Coverage in Michigan
3 Dustin Walsh Crain's Detroit Ketamine isn't just a new mental
Business health treatment. It's a growing
business.
Inside Page Design- Newspapers
1 KarenOnly
Freese Zane Crain's Detroit The Race for EV Investments -
Business inside page layout Great colors and feel. Definitely draws attention to the
Investigative Reporting 1 Ed White, Del Wilber, Mike The Associated Press A serial killer put Detroit on edge. Relying on more than a dozen interviews,
Householder, Carlos Osorio, Police missteps allowed him to hundreds of pages of court documents and
Maddy Peek roam free. records from prosecutors and police,
including a lengthy internal affairs report, the
Associated Press' Ed White, Del Quentin
Wilber and Maddy Peek uncover the haunting
truth after the capture of a Detroit serial killer.
Their reporting found that police failed
repeatedly to follow up on leads or take
2 Kara Berg The Detroit News Kara Berg: Kids dying under CPS's
watch
3 Dave Boucher, Dana Afana Detroit Free Press Conflicts of interst on Detroit's
Compensation Commission
News Photography 1 Clarence Tabb Jr. The Detroit News Tiny House Eviction Protest Wow. This is a photo that stays with you. The
hand on the guy's neck is absolutely chilling.
2 David Rodriguez Munoz Detroit Free Press Drag Queen Divide
3 Todd McInturf The Detroit News Michigan State Shooting
4 Ryan Garza Detroit Free Press MSU Mourns
Open-Government Reporting
1 Beth LeBlanc The Detroit News Beth LeBlanc: Secret incentive A fascinating look into the secret dealings
talks among Michigan lawmakers, using state tax
dollars and incentives for state projects,
including a $4b deal for an Idaho-based
semiconductor company. Through unflinching
and persistent reporting, Capitol reporter Beth
LeBlanc uncovered how scores of government
 2 Clara Hendrickson Detroit Free Press Clara Hendrickson -- Reporting that
held government to its word to the
arts community
3 Steve Neavling Detroit Metro Times Wandering cops
Page One Design- Newspapers
1 JamesOnlyHollar The Detroit News James Hollar: Dying on CPS's These photos are absolutely heartbreaking.
watch Putting these little faces front and center
2 Karen Freese Zane Crain's Detroit Crain's Page 1, Sept. 25, 2023
Business
3 James Hollar, Richard Epps The Detroit News Epps & Hollar: What's in a winter
tax bill
Portrait Photography 1 Mandi Wright Detroit Free Press Search for a missing son Taking a photo that involves a mirror is always
tricky. Getting this one of the woman and
2 Daniel Mears The Detroit News Chicken Lady
3 Ryan Garza Detroit Free Press King of Pi
Racial Justice Reporting1 Andrea Mae Sahouri Detroit Free Press Exposing Racist Private Police at A powerful, urgent investigation of systemic
the Renaissance Center racism at the hands of a large corporation,
leading to immediate and real change. This is
2 Steve Neavling Detroit Metro Times Black Detroiters are fleeing the city
at an alarming rate
3 Sherri Welch Crain's Detroit The fight for Detroit's disappearing
Business Black middle class
4 John Gallagher Crain's Detroit Michigan is sending fewer people
Business back to prison. Getting companies
to hire them is trickier.
Sports Column Writing 1 Bob Wojnowski The Detroit News Bob Wojnowski: Big Ten grows, All of the pieces submitted were pleasurable
Miggy bows out to read, particularly "Wojo: Bullish Big Ten
fattens up on West Coast programs, and it
stinks." This column deftly balances sharp
criticism with a touch of nostalgic lament for
the changing landscape of college football.
The writer demonstrates a deep
understanding of the sport's history while
offering a scathing indictment of
commercialization and the erosion of
traditional rivalries.

The opening lines ("Greed and gluttony...

charm, its soul, its traditions...") immediately
capture the reader's attention with a powerful
metaphor and set the tone for the piece. The
writer seamlessly weaves past conference
shifts into the analysis, providing crucial
context for understanding the current
landscape.

2 John Niyo The Detroit News John Niyo: Lions roar as MSU,
Pistons stumble
3 Carlos Monarrez Detroit Free Press Carlos Monarrez's Courageous
Sports Page Design- Newspapers
1 JamesOnly
Hollar, Richard Epps The Detroit News Epps & Hollar: Miggy retires Simple but powerful layout. Allows this great,
emotion-provoking photo to shine.
2 Ryan Ford Detroit Free Press A Salute to Miggy
3 James Hollar The Detroit News James Hollar: MSU football preview
4 Richard Epps The Detroit News Richard Epps: Lions runners
Sports Photography- Newspapers
1 DanielOnly
Mears The Detroit News Tough Loss
2 Junfu Han Detroit Free Press High Flying Lion
3 David Rodriguez Munoz Detroit Free Press Goodbye to a legend
4 Daniel Mears The Detroit News Lions Celebrate
Sports reporting 1 Tony Paul The Detroit News Tony Paul: Conor Stalions and Suzy Gripping storytelling. The way the reporter
Merchant weaved through complex matters without
2 Justin Rogers The Detroit News Justin Rogers: Behind scenes at
3 Dave Birkett Detroit Free Press Dave Birkett, Leading Lions and
NFL Coverage
4 Angelique S. Chengelis The Detroit News Angelique S. Chengelis: Roller-
coaster year at Michigan
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Breaking/Spot News Reporting
1 Grand Rapids Press staff Grand Rapids Press Michigan State University mass Increasingly detailed reporting during an
shooting active crime investigation. Good job in
2 Matt Fahr The Oakland Press 'Guilt will eat away at your soul'
3 Peg McNichol The Oakland Press Man known for pursuing child
predators shot dead
Community/Local News1Reporting
Ryan Stanton, Jacob Hamilton, Ann Arbor News "Unaffordable Ann Arbor" Ann Arbor's transition from a funky college
Samuel Dodge, Makayla Coffee, town to a destination for million-dollar condos
Lucas Smolcic Larson reflects broader trends in urban development,
economic growth and demographic change.
The series explores a variety of perspectives,
balancing the rise of luxury housing signals
2 Susan Smiley The Macomb Daily Water tower: Votes, Delays and
Demolition
3 Ron Fonger The Flint Journal Investors buy up hundreds of
foreclosed Flint homes for $1.2M,
leaving residents in limbo
4 Cole Waterman Bay City Times Shirlee's Story: Bay City woman
among 918 who died in Jonestown
Massacre 45 years ago
Consumer/Watchdog Reporting
1 Susan Smiley The Macomb Daily Resident questions 'In God We A great story tracking down the evidence and
Trust' police stickers concerns behind a citizen complaint.
2 Ryan Boldrey Kalamazoo Gazette Coverage of Portage
councilmember residency scandal
 3 Simon Schuster Grand Rapids Press Michigan's 'right to work' is at
death's door. What will its legacy
4 Aileen Wingblad The Oakland Press Cannabis: Sales, edible recalls and
robberies
Education Reporting 1 Aya Miller, Julie Mack Kalamazoo Gazette 17 years later, The Kalamazoo The Kalamazoo Promise is a fascinating case
Promise has changed lives. But it study. It shows both the promise and
hasn't been a cure-all. limitations of transformational programs and
2 Melissa Frick, Matthew Miller Grand Rapids Press Low pay, culture wars, and
'bulldozer parents.' Why Michigan's
best teachers are calling it quits.
3 Martin Slagter Ann Arbor News 10 years after consolidation are
Ypsilanti and Willow Run schools
stronger together?
4 Gina Joseph The Macomb Daily Teacher shortage
Environment Reporting 1 Lucas Smolcic Larson Ann Arbor News Ann Arbor-area gravel mine This is an excellent example of deep, thorough
and careful reporting that likely inspired legal
2 Brad Devereaux Kalamazoo Gazette 2 schools, a day care and toxic gas:
Parent worries escalate as state
confirms health hazards
3 Gina Joseph The Macomb Daily Protecting Michigan's freshwater
resources
Explanatory Story 1 Peg McNichol The Oakland Press Fighting Phragmites Interesting, informative news-you-can-use
story on something most readers probably
2 Jameson Cook The Macomb Daily Agency's visibility rises amid crisis
3 Mitch Hotts The Macomb Daily A bigger hammer
Feature Photography 1 Kaytie Boomer Saginaw News Zoey the Deer
2 Jacob Hamilton Ann Arbor News Superhero Day
3 Andrew Roth Michigan Advance Sparty On, Graduate
4 Andrew Roth Impact 89FM Getting the Party Started
Feature Reporting 1 Dylan Goetz Flint Journal Teen struggles to find shoes that fit Excellent job telling Eric's story. I was
immediately engaged and wanted to know
more about him and about other children who
are facing similar issues. It would be great to
read follow up stories about how Eric is doing.
It would also be interesting to know if major
2 Matthew Miller Grand Rapids Press A Michigan quintet and songs of the
Ku Klux Klan
3 Matthew Miller Grand Rapids Press Paid to freeze-dry beloved pets,
taxidermist took the money and
never returned the bodies, clients
4 Jake May Flint Journal We Are Flint
General News Reporting1 Lynn Moore, Brad Massman Muskegon Chronicle Jessica Heeringa's disappearance Incredibly detailed reporting, that spells out in
a tragic mystery 10 years later an complex story in a straightforward way.
2 Gus Burns, Matthew Miller Grand Rapids Press "Weed wars on the border."
3 Simon Schuster Grand Rapids Press Conspiracies and a Holocaust
meme mark the dawn of Karamo's
Michigan Republican Party
4 Matthew Fahr The Oakland Press Oxford Report: 'This tragedy was
avoidable' Students and Parents
Health Reporting 1 Anne Runkle The Oakland Press Shoveling snow, weight gain and Important public service journalism that has
erythritol likely saved lives.
Inside Page Design 1 Jeff Hoard The Macomb Daily Imagination at play
Investigative Reporting 1 Matthew Miller Grand Rapids Press During the darkest days of COVID,
some Michigan hospitals made
100s of millions
2 John Agar, Matthew Miller, Marie Grand Rapids Press Police union contracts in Michigan
Weidmayer make it hard to get rid of bad cops
3 Gus Burns Grand Rapids Press 'I got roofied and kidnapped.'
Woman's story highlights safety
issues at Michigan music festivals
4 Brian McVicar Grand Rapids Press Whitewater washout: How a Grand
River vision died after 15 years
News Photography 1 Cory Morse Grand Rapids Press MSU in mourning Photographer nicely captured the sadness the
group was experiencing in light of the horrific
2 Jake May Flint Journal Sentencing relief
3 J. Scott Park Jackson Citizen Massive factory fire
Patriot
Page One Design 1 Joe Pas, Jeff Hoard The Oakland Press Gracias, Miggy
2 Emily Ridener The Macomb Daily Page One: Kings of the North
Portrait Photography 1 Joel Bissell Grand Rapids Press Forest faces The colors are so vibrant and the subject's
eyes especially stand out. Lovely photo.
2 Jake May Flint Journal UnBeelievable
Sports Column Writing 1 Kyle Meinke Grand Rapids Press Kyle Meinke of The Grand Rapids Overall, these articles showcase strong sports
Press for best sports column writing, combining analysis, storytelling, and
Sports Photography 1 Kaytie Boomer Saginaw News Happy slide A well-framed and shot jolt of joy and excitement.
2 Jake May Jackson Citizen Finish line collapse
Patriot
Sports Photography 3 Andrew Roth Impact 89FM Reigns' Reign Continues
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Breaking/Spot News Reporting
1 Laurel Krauss Grosse Pointe News Funnel cloud spotted amid
Wednesday storm
2 Dave Herndon Press & Guide Edsel Ford community comes
Newspaper together to celebrate the life of
Jermaine Williams Jr.
3 Mary Beth Almond The Rochester Post, C Oakland Township woman
& G Newspapers arraigned on charges of fatal hit-
4 K. Michelle Moran Grosse Pointe Times Fire guts nearly 100-year-old home
in Grosse Pointe City
Community/Local News1Reporting
Jim Kasuba News-Herald Cell tower controversy Informing promptly, the reporter follows up on
a controversial issue, affecting a specific
 2 K. Michelle Moran Grosse Pointe Times Grosse Pointe Shores considering
breed ban after violent dog attack,
Grosse Pointe Shores City Council
to vote on pit bull ban in
September, Pit bull ban rescinded
in Grosse Pointe Shores
3 Stacy Gittleman, Keri Guten Detroit Jewish News Diversity Day Fallout
4 Darlene A. White Hour Detroit This Detroit Native is Fighting a
magazine Food Desert With New Grocery
Consumer/Watchdog Reporting
1 Andy Kozlowski C & G Newspapers Ex-contractor sentenced in
Madison schools bribery case /
Former school board president
Cover Design 1 Christopher Grammer Downtown School Safety The gunshot holes (as if through glass) was
Publications very powerful and appropriate for the subject.
2 Chris Grammer Downtown Lead fallout
Publications
3 Michelle Sheridan Detroit Jewish News Cover Design: A Mural for Idan
Editorial Writing 1 Ted O'Neil Grosse Pointe News Be a lifesaver, carry Narcan The author focuses on a single, manageable
proposition and uses clear language to
persuade the readers to take action on a
relevant health issue that is taking lives
2 Meg Leonard Grosse Pointe News Getting the bro/brah/bruh
3 Dave Herndon Press & Guide Dave Herndon, columns
Newspaper
Education Reporting 1 Lisa Brody Downtown School Safety An in-depth exploration of the reality of gun
Publications violence in schools and what districts are
2 Ted O'Neil Grosse Pointe News 3 articles: GPPSS facing serious
budget questions; Enrollment falls
again; Budget committee examines
COVID costs
3 Danny Schwartz Detroit Jewish News To Be Jewish on Campus
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in the Heart of Detroit
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and meticulous research, the article sheds
light on the harmonious blend of traditions
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historic UAW strike and its widespread impact
demonstrates a commitment to deep
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The unique approach to exploring

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by battery blitz
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2 Mark Phelan Detroit Free Press Mark Phelan -- Expanding the Role
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exploration of dining scenes
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concert criticism
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stats combined with photos of the baseball
Videography 1 Nina Ignaczak, Eden Sabolboro, Planet Detroit FILM: Claiming Connections a beautiful, visually-rich story about how
Thaad Sabolboro, Amanda Tingley, communities are fighting back against
Sarah Griffith environmental racism.
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Neil Blake, Jessica Shepherd, in Michigan's libraries
Santino Mattioli
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Detroit, American Black One Detroit, Walk to Freedom Coverage Enjoyed the diversity of the narratives. Each
Journal, BridgeDetroit American Black individual story pointed back to a central
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perspectives.
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culture play in crime and have seen more time dedicated to the
outcomes? reporting, and some first-person narratives
about the effects of the music. Possibly from